Master's Program
The selection process will consist of two stages.
In the first stage, all candidates will undergo a written exam, which is eliminatory and unique, covering technical topics in the field (weight 6) and mandatory questions on basic concepts and knowledge considered fundamental for candidates for the Master of Science degree with a concentration in Agricultural Systems Engineering. There will also be an essay (weight 4) on a research proposal, based on the specific position for which the application was made.
No specific bibliography is indicated, but attention is suggested to the following topics: basic fundamentals of Mathematics and Physics, unit systems (unit conversion), instrumentation, and automation concepts. The minimum passing grade is 6 (six).
The second stage will consist of a joint interview based on the analysis of the academic transcript and Curriculum Vitae, considering the candidate's participation in scientific initiation activities and their scientific production. The candidates' curricula will be scored according to the following items:
• Undergraduate academic transcript: 3 (three) points for a general average of 8.6 – 10.0; 2 (two) points for a general average of 7.1 – 8.5; and 1 (one) point for a general average of 5.0 -7.0.
• Internships with scientific initiation scholarships awarded by funding agencies; proven extension activities; proven participation in research projects with a maximum score of 3 (three), with 0.5 points awarded for every 6 (six) months (Note: make each activity evident in the Curriculum Vitae).
• Papers presented at scientific meetings, with a maximum score of 2 (two), with 0.3 points for each full paper, 0.2 points for each extended abstract, or 0.1 points for each abstract.
• Technical production (product, process, technique, patent, registration, application, software), with a maximum score of 2 (two), with 0.5 points awarded for each item.
• Articles published or accepted for publication in indexed journals, with a maximum score of 3 (three), with 1 (one) point awarded for each article.
• Book or book chapter with ISBN, with a maximum score of 1 (one), with 0.5 points awarded for each item.
The two stages of the master's selection process will be classificatory, with scores ranging from 0 (zero) to 10 (ten) based on the average scores obtained in these stages, which will determine the classification (in descending order). The minimum passing grade is 6.5 (six and a half). If there is more than one candidate classified for the same position, the final selection criterion will be the alignment of the research proposal presented in the written exam with the research line of the position applied for.
Candidates are encouraged to contact the professor responsible for the position before applying.
Doctoral Program
The selection process will consist of two stages.
The first stage (Curriculum Evaluation) will analyze the candidates' curricula, which will be scored according to the following items:
• Master's academic transcript: 3 (three) points for a general average of 8.6 – 10.0 (or A); 2 (two) points for a general average of 7.1 – 8.5 (or B); and 1 (one) point for a general average of 5.0 -7.0 (or C).
• Internships with scientific initiation scholarships awarded by funding agencies; proven extension activities; proven participation in research projects with a maximum score of 2 (two), with 0.5 points awarded for every 6 (six) months (Note: make each activity evident in the Curriculum Vitae).
• Papers presented at scientific meetings in areas related to the doctoral project, with a maximum score of 2 (two), with 0.3 points for each full paper, 0.2 points for each extended abstract, or 0.1 points for each abstract.
• Technical production (product, process, technique, patent, registration, application, software), with a maximum score of 2 (two), with 0.5 points awarded for each item.
• Articles published or accepted for publication in indexed journals, with a maximum score of 3 (three), with 1 (one) point awarded for each article.
• Book or book chapter with ISBN, with a maximum score of 1 (one), with 0.5 points awarded for each item.
Only candidates approved in the Curriculum Evaluation with a score equal to or greater than 7 (seven) will proceed to the second stage (entrance exam).
The second stage will consist of an entrance exam, with an oral presentation of the research project (maximum of 10 minutes) using audiovisual resources (PowerPoint presentation), followed by questioning by the Examination Committee.
The exam will evaluate the candidate's maturity in Graduate Studies, knowledge in their field of expertise, and the proposed project. It will be conducted within 30 (thirty) days after the announcement of the first stage results. The date and time of the entrance exam for each candidate will be announced on the program's website.
Each member of the Examination Committee will assign a score (0 to 10) considering the alignment of the project with one of the program's research lines, its suitability for the doctoral program, the originality of the proposal, its contribution to the research area, and its feasibility; and a score (0 to 10) considering the oral presentation and questioning.
In this stage, candidates who do not achieve a score equal to or greater than 7 (seven) from the committee members will be disqualified.
The two stages of the doctoral selection process will be classificatory, with scores ranging from 0 (zero) to 10 (ten). The average scores obtained in these stages will determine the classification (in descending order). If there is more than one candidate for the same position after the second stage, the deciding criterion will be the alignment of the proposed plan with the research line of the position applied for. The final approval average in the two stages must be equal to or greater than 7.0 (seven).
Candidates are encouraged to contact the professor responsible for the position before applying.
The final results of the approved candidates will be announced according to the schedule presented in the notice.